🎯 At a Glance
🔬 How It Actually Works
A natural gum extracted from the seeds of the carob tree. It acts as a fantastic thickener, stabilizer, and film-former, helping to lock moisture onto the skin.
💖 Why your skin loves it
Improves the sensory feel of a product and provides mild hydration.
💡 Pro Tip
Often paired with Xanthan gum for a synergistic thickening effect.
⚖️ Myth vs. Fact
The Myth
It smells like chocolate (carob).
The Science
The highly purified cosmetic gum is completely odorless.